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Largo Pounds Northeast 31-0

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A Tribune staff report

Published: November 15, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - Someone forgot to tell the Largo High football team the playoffs start next week. Using some ferocious hitting on defense and special teams, the Packers pounded their way Friday night to a 31-0 victory against Northeast.

Largo created turnovers with hits that often left Northeast players prone and disoriented.

"That's nothing new," Largo running back/defensive back Marcel Durham said of the teeth-rattling shots delivered by the Packers. "That's every day in practice."

Two of those hits led to fourth-quarter touchdowns. Sedarian Mansfield's sack caused a fumble recovered by Brandon Drain. That set up a 2-yard run by freshman quarterback Jamar Riley for a 24-0 lead.

Lee Diekemper

DUNEDIN 33,

DIXIE HOLLINS 6

The playoff-bound Falcons overcame four blocked kicks, eight penalties and no pass completions to roll past host Dixie Hollins.

The Falcons (8-2) got strong running performances from Adaris Bellamy and Kim Howard. Bellamy had 178 yards on 15 carries and scored twice, while Howard carried 11 times for 74 yards and also scored two TDs. Kion Samuels had a 78-yard touchdown run and 10 rushers helped Dunedin roll up 395 yards and 21 first downs.

Mike Moore

BOCA CIEGA 17,

GIBBS 7

GULFPORT - The Pirates showed tough offensive and defensive play as they scored two touchdowns and a field goal while holding the visiting Gladiators to a single TD.
Boca Ciega defensive end Julius Forte returned a deflected pass 32 yards for a touchdown to give Boca Ciega a 7-0 first-quarter lead.
Steve Sims
ST. PETERSBURG 26,

LAKEWOOD 7

The Green Devils had a pair of big touchdown runs in their victory against the Spartans.

St. Petersburg's Malik Wilson tied the game in the final seconds of the first half with his 52-yard touchdown run. The Green Devils (8-2) then took the lead on the opening kickoff of the second half as Dondre Davis returned it 98 yards for a touchdown.

Matt Parke
PALM HARBOR U. 42,

PINELLAS PARK 6
PALM HARBOR - On senior night, it was only fitting that the seniors would lead the way for the Hurricanes. Seniors Sean Shelton and Berry Owens played a big role as Palm Harbor improved to 7-3.

Shelton rushed for three touchdowns, caught one and threw for another. Owens helped anchor a defense that kept Pinellas Park off the board most of the night.

Shaunna Trudelle

COUNTRYSIDE 20,

SEMINOLE 0

CLEARWATER - Senior running back Dawrence Roberts had 125 yards and a TD on 15 carries, leading the Cougars. Countryside gained 419 yards.

Despite an injured middle finger, quarterback Jimbo Chmelik completed 4-for-8 passes for 131 yards and two TDs.

Aaron Hanbury

TARPON SPRINGS 63,

CLEARWATER 36

CLEARWATER - Tarpon Springs tuned up for its playoff appearance by racking up nine touchdowns. Spongers quarterback Danny Reyes threw for three scores and ran for a fourth. His TD passes came on throws of 42, 2, and 5 yards.

KESWICK CHRISTIAN 33,

NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN 9

The playoff-bound Crusaders scored nearly every way possible in defeating their neighborhood rivals. Jakobi Wheeler scored on two short TD runs.

Quarterback Doug Sanson connected with Trevor Angell for a 57-yard touchdown pass.

SHORECREST PREP 67,

ALL SAINTS' 26

The host Chargers scored at least two TDs in every quarter. Running back Jack Schroeder did much of the damage with three TDs on runs of 68, 27 and 1 yard.

Cody Taffet added a 33-yard interception return and Evan Jerome had a 61-yard kickoff return for a TD.

LAKELAND 30,

LAKELAND KATHLEEN 0

LAKELAND - Lakeland capped a perfect regular season (10-0) with a convincing blowout of city rival Kathleen, who haven't beaten the Naughts since 1992 when Ray Lewis was still playing linebacker for the Red Devils.

Lakeland QB Jarred Haggins finished four of 10 for 136 yards and two scores, while Javares McRoy had three catches for 136 yards and three TDs.

Jeff Jones

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